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NY A06664
Bill
Status
4/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Burdick
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AI Summary
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Proposes a new section 20 to article 1 of the New York Constitution prohibiting denial of equal rights based on sexual orientation or gender identity, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristics.
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Prohibits government entities and those acting on behalf of government from discriminating against any person based on the characteristics listed, either in intent or effect.
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Explicitly protects rights in public accommodations, shared facilities, transportation, education, employment, housing, credit, marriage, judicial system, insurance, medical care including gender-affirming health care, reproductive care, and reproductive outcomes.
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Permits adoption of laws, regulations, programs, or practices designed to prevent or dismantle discrimination based on these protected characteristics.
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Requires the amendment be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election and published for three months before that election in accordance with constitutional procedures.
Legislative Description
Provides that no person shall be denied equal rights under the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof based on that person's sexual orientation or actual or perceived gender identity, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristic regardless of the sex assigned to that person at birth, including, but not limited to, the status of being transgender.
Last Action
opinion referred to judiciary
1/26/2024